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Epson C12C824052 Manual

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  • Page 1 Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with...
  • Page 2 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 3 DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: Epson America, Inc. Located at: MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way...
  • Page 5 Operating Environment ........5 Supported Epson Printers ........7 Features of the Print Server .
  • Page 6 Chapter 2 How to Set Up the Print Server Connecting the Print Server to the Network ....31 Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist ....34 For Windows .
  • Page 7 Details of the Configuration Dialog Box ..... .86 Information ......... .86 Ethernet .
  • Page 8 Windows NT 4.0 ......... 124 LPR printing.
  • Page 9 Chapter 7 Settings for UNIX Introduction to UNIX Settings......163 lpr filters ..........163 Setting Up Different UNIX Systems Using the lpr Command .
  • Page 10 Chapter 10 EpsonNet WebAssist About EpsonNet WebAssist ....... 201 Supported Web browser ......201 About Web browser setting .
  • Page 11 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting General Problems ........229 Problems Specific to Your Network Environment .
  • Page 12 Appendix B Specifications Print Server Specification ....... . . 251 Regulatory Approvals .
  • Page 13 About Your Print Server The EpsonNet 10/100 Base Tx High Speed Int. Print Server is a print server that plugs into an optional interface slot of an Epson printer to enable the printer to connect directly to your network. Because the print server supports multiple protocols and automatically detects protocols on your network, you can print ®...
  • Page 14 Instead, immediately turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and then contact your Epson dealer. Do not repair it yourself because this is dangerous. Do not disassemble or modify the print server unless specifically instructed in the guide.
  • Page 15 About This Guide This User’s Guide contains information about using the print server on a network. It includes how to set up the print server, install the configuration software, and modify network settings of your printer and computers. For information about your printer, see the manual shipped with your printer.
  • Page 16 -- Acrobat Reader (for Windows only) Online Guide Supplement Sheet Note: You need to supply items such as a computer with an Ethernet network interface, an Epson printer with an optional interface slot, and an Ethernet cable (Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable). Introduction...
  • Page 17 Operating Environment The print server supports the following environments. Version Protocol Windows 98 TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Direct Windows 98 SE Print) Windows 95 IPP (using EpsonNet Internet Print) NetBEUI Windows Me TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Direct Print) NetBEUI Windows XP TCP/IP (using LPR, Standard (Home, TCP/IP Port, or EpsonNet Direct Professional)
  • Page 18 Version Protocol NetWare Bindery mode 4.x/IntranetWare NDS mode Bindery emulation mode 5.x/6.0 NDS Queue-based print system NDPS OS/2 (OS/2 Warp TCP/IP (lprportd) Connect, OS/2 NetBEUI Warp Server) UNIX Sun OS 4.1.4 or lpr, ftp later: SPARC SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later: SPARC and x86 SCO UNIX 4.2 or later...
  • Page 19 Supported Epson Printers The print server can be installed for the following Epson printers (as of August, 2003). Ink Jet Printer: Stylus Pro 4000 Note: The supplied current must be 800 mA or higher. (900 mA or higher is recommended.) Features of the Print Server Provides high performance.
  • Page 20 Print Server Operation The status lights and status sheet provide you with important information about the operation and configuration of the print server. Status sheet button Status light Data light RJ-45 connector Introduction...
  • Page 21 Status and Data lights The print server has two lights (Status and Data), which indicate the current operating status of the print server when you first turn on the printer, during normal operation, and when errors occur. The Status light has two colors (green and orange). The Data light is yellow.
  • Page 22 Status sheet button The first time you use the print server after installing or reinstalling it, turn on the printer while holding down the status sheet button for about twenty seconds to initialize the print server. The length of time needed to hold down the status sheet button varies depending on the printer model.
  • Page 23 About the Software EpsonNet WinAssist is a Windows-based configuration utility for administrators that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. See “About EpsonNet WinAssist” on page EpsonNet MacAssist is a Macintosh-based configuration utility for administrators that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP.
  • Page 24 Terms and Concepts Configuration -- a prepared set of conditions for proper operation of a device. Configuring the print server is to prepare it to work with protocols available on a network. DHCP -- a dynamic host configuration protocol. It is a protocol that assigns dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network.
  • Page 25 Overview This section describes the general procedure on how to set up the print server for use on a network. 1. Check the print server operation. Check the functions and operations of the print server, such as status lights, status sheet button, and RJ-45 connector. See “Print Server Operation”...
  • Page 26 6. Configure the network settings of the print server using EpsonNet Win/MacAssist. Configure the print server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, MS Network, etc. using EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist. For Windows users, see “EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility” on page 49. For Macintosh users, see “EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility”...
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 Installing Components on Your Computer About Installing Components on Your Computer Before configuring the print server and printing from the computer, you need to install the necessary components (such as TCP/IP, NetBEUI, etc.) and assign an IP address and subnet mask for your computer, depending on the printing method you want to use.
  • Page 28 2. Double-click the Network icon. Check if the following necessary components are in the list of installed network components on the Configuration menu. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist.
  • Page 29 Note: Do not use Novell Client for Windows 95/98 version 3.00 and Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50 when using the following modes: NetWare 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 3.x Remote Printer mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode. The following table lists the components required for network printing.
  • Page 30 4. For LPR, Internet, or Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click TCP/IP on the Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK. 5. Restart the computer. The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server”...
  • Page 31 4. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist. EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens Necessary components TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
  • Page 32 The following table lists the components required for network printing. Printing method Necessary components LPR or Internet printing Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Microsoft Network Shared Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) printing Client for Microsoft Networks Printing via NetWare server Latest Novell Client downloaded from the Novell Web site 5.
  • Page 33 Windows Server 2003 For Windows Server 2003, use the following procedure to install the necessary components. Note: The Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM may be required during the installation. When using TCP/IP or IPP for printing, you need to set the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway of the computer.
  • Page 34 The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist. EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens Necessary components TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) MS Network Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) NetWare, SNMP (IPX trap) Latest Novell Client downloaded from the Novell Web site The following table lists the components required for network...
  • Page 35 5. For LPR, Internet, or Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box to open the Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click OK. 6.
  • Page 36 3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist. EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens Necessary components TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
  • Page 37 Note: Do not use Novell Client for Windows 95/98 version 3.00 and Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50 when using the following modes: NetWare 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 3.x Remote Printer mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode. The following table lists the components required for network printing.
  • Page 38 5. For LPR, Internet, or Microsoft Network Shared printing: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on the Configuration menu to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. Set the IP address, the subnet mask, etc. and then click 6. Restart the computer. The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server”...
  • Page 39 3. Check if the following necessary components are in the list. If they are already installed, go to the next chapter. The following table lists the components required for configuring the print server with EpsonNet WinAssist. EpsonNet WinAssist’s setting screens Necessary components TCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPP, SNMP (IP trap) TCP/IP...
  • Page 40 Note: Do not use Novell Client for Windows 95/98 version 3.00 and Novell Client for Windows NT version 4.50 when using the following modes: NetWare 3.x/4.x Bindery Print Server mode, NetWare 3.x Remote Printer mode, NetWare 4.x Bindery Remote Printer mode, and NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Remote Printer mode. The following table lists the components required for network printing.
  • Page 41 For printing via NetWare server: Download the latest Novell Client from the Novell Web site and install it on the computer. Also, be sure to install IPX. See the Novell Web site for detailed information. 5. Restart the computer. The necessary components are now installed. Go to the next chapter “How to Set Up the Print Server”...
  • Page 42 Macintosh To assign an IP address, subnet mask, etc. to your Macintosh, follow the steps below. Note: To print using the AppleTalk protocol and configure the print server with EpsonNet MacAssist, select Ethernet or Built-in Ethernet on the AppleTalk Control Panel. Then configure the print server with EpsonNet MacAssist.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2 How to Set Up the Print Server This chapter explains how to set up the print server. This includes connecting the print server to the network, installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist, and using EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist to assign an IP address to the print server. Connecting the Print Server to the Network Follow the steps below to connect the print server to the network.
  • Page 44 Note: Be sure to initialize the print server when you install or reinstall the print server. Press the status sheet button more than 20 seconds. 4. Turn off the printer. 5. Connect an Ethernet cable (Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable) to the RJ-45 connector on the print server, and then connect its other end to the network.
  • Page 45 7. Check the lights on the print server. The orange Status light and the yellow Data light go on. After a while, the green or orange Status light turns on and the Data light flashes. 8. To print a status sheet, press the status sheet button on the print server.
  • Page 46 Installing EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist You need to install EpsonNet WinAssist or MacAssist to configure the print server. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist included on the Software CD-ROM shipped with this product. For Windows Install EpsonNet WinAssist on the computer to configure the print server.
  • Page 47 If this happens, uninstall EpsonNet WinAssist and then install it again. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program starts automatically. If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 48 Installing EpsonNet MacAssist Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet MacAssist. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Mac OS 8.x to 9.x: Double-click the EpsonNet MacAssist folder, and then the EpsonNet MacAssist Installer icon. Mac OS X: Double-click the Mac OS X folder, and then the EpsonNet MacAssist folder, and then the EpsonNet MacAssist Installer icon.
  • Page 49 Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet WinAssist This section explains how to use EpsonNet WinAssist to configure the print server. Note: Check that the necessary protocols are installed on the computer. Make sure the printer is turned on. The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same segment as the print server.
  • Page 50 Note: If the same printer model name appears several times in the list, you can identify the printers by checking their MAC address, which are found on the status sheet. You can search printers in other segments by using Search Options from the Tool menu.
  • Page 51 Note: For information on other menus, see “Details of the Configuration Dialog Box” on page 56. 4. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual instead.
  • Page 52 If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and enter an IP address. This is because if you select Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly.
  • Page 53 Note: The check boxes are dimmed if the print server does not support the function. 9. Select the Acquire DNS server address automatically check box if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server. If you want to enter the DNS server address manually, click the Add button and then enter the IP address of the DNS server.
  • Page 54 If you want to enter manually, enter the host name and the domain name in the text boxes. 11. Select the Register the network interface’s address to DNS server check box if you want to register the host name and domain name to the DNS server through the DHCP server that supports Dynamic DNS.
  • Page 55 Setting an IP Address Using EpsonNet MacAssist This section explains how to use EpsonNet MacAssist to configure the print server. Note: Make sure the printer is turned on. The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same segment as the print server.
  • Page 56 Note: If the same printer model name appears several times in the list, you can identify the printers by checking their MAC addresses, which are found on the status sheet. You can search printers in other zones just like computers by changing the zone setting.
  • Page 57 4. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual instead. Note: The network administrator must confirm any changes made to the IP address settings.
  • Page 58 8. Click the Extended Settings button if you want to make extended settings, such as Dynamic DNS and Universal Plug and Play functions. Note: The check boxes are dimmed if the print server does not support the function. 9. Select the Acquire DNS server address automatically check box if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server.
  • Page 59 11. Select the Register the network interface’s address to DNS server check box if you want to register the host name and domain name to the DNS server through the DHCP server that supports Dynamic DNS. If you want to register the host name and the domain name directly to the DNS server, select the Register directly to DNS server check box.
  • Page 60 How to Set Up the Print Server...
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility About EpsonNet WinAssist EpsonNet WinAssist is a Windows-based configuration software for administrators to configure the print server for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet WinAssist included on the Software CD-ROM shipped with this product.
  • Page 62 Menu Bar EpsonNet WinAssist provides the following menus and sub-menus. Device menu: Configuration Configures the print server you have selected. Launch Browser Starts EpsonNet WebAssist to configure the print server you have selected. EpsonNet WebAssist is a utility that runs on a browser.
  • Page 63 Firmware Update You can update the firmware and EpsonNet WebAssist. See the EpsonNet WinAssist online help for detailed information. Help menu: Help Topic Opens EpsonNet WinAssist help. About EpsonNet WinAssist Displays the copyright and version information for EpsonNet WinAssist. Timeout option Set the length of time before a timeout occurs (between 2 and 120 seconds).
  • Page 64 Search method You can select the connections and protocols to search for a print server. You can select from the following: LAN connection using TCP/IP, IPX, and NetBEUI protocols, or USB connection. Select the Select All radio button to search for print servers with all the available connections and protocols, or select the Select Individually radio button to select the preferred connections and protocols.
  • Page 65 Search options Search Options-IP To search for print servers in other segments, set the specific network address and the subnet mask. The settings you modified on this screen do not affect the search parameters used for EpsonNet WinAssist EasySetup. Select Refresh from the View menu or restart EpsonNet WinAssist for the settings to take effect.
  • Page 66 Add button Registers a network address (up to 20 addresses). Do not add the network address if it is in the same segment. Remove button Removes a network address and its subnet mask from the List box. Note: If you try to add an incorrect network address, the “The network address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX that you entered will be added to the list as XXX.XXX.XXX.X.
  • Page 67 Note: To use this option, you need to log in to the NetWare server as a supervisor. When using a dial-up network, delete any unnecessary addresses from the Search Addresses list to prevent charges for any extra accounts. Item Explanation Search specified The display time can be reduced by selecting this addresses...
  • Page 68 Firmware update You can update the firmware and EpsonNet WebAssist. Since the firmware update function is for the support purpose, usually you do not need to use this function. See the EpsonNet WinAssist online help for detailed information. Details of the Configuration Dialog Box Information The Information menu shows the various print server parameters as described below.
  • Page 69 Parameters Explanations MAC Address Unique hardware address of the print server. You can check the MAC address on a status sheet. Hardware Hardware version of the print server Version Software Version Software version of the print server Model Name Product name of the printer attached to the print server Location Enter the location of the print server.
  • Page 70 Ethernet To change the Ethernet setting, use the following screen. Items Explanations Link Speed & Duplex Select an appropriate Ethernet speed and Mode duplex setting. Normally, Automatic can be selected. If you select a setting other than Automatic, make sure the setting corresponds to the type of hub you are using.
  • Page 71 TCP/IP To use the printer in the TCP/IP environment, configure the print server using the following screen. EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility...
  • Page 72 Items Explanations Method for specifying Select a method for specifying an IP address. the IP address When you select Automatic, an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway are automatically assigned by the DHCP server. Note: If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and then enter an IP address.
  • Page 73 Extended Settings dialog box When you click the Extended Settings button on the TCP/IP menu, the following dialog box appears. Items Explanations Acquire DNS server Select this check box if you want to acquire address automatically the DNS server address using the DHCP server. To enter the DNS server address manually, clear this check box.
  • Page 74 Acquire host name and Select this check box if you want to acquire a domain name host name and domain name from the DHCP automatically server. Host Name Enter the host name supported by the Dynamic DNS (between 2 and 63 characters). The total number of characters of the host name and the domain name must not exceed 251.
  • Page 75 NetWare To use the printer in the NetWare environment, configure the print server using the following screen. You can configure the print server in either the Print Server mode or the Remote Printer mode. Note: When you are not using NetWare, be sure to select the Standby mode.
  • Page 76 Note: When you save the settings, the Printer Objects, named PR0 for the Bindery mode or print server name_P0 for the NDS mode, are automatically created. To change the printer name, use PCONSOLE or NWADMIN. EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility...
  • Page 77 Items Explanations Use NetWare Select this check box when using NetWare. When you use the printer only in the NetWare environment, it turns on automatically. Mode Select a mode: Print Server/Bindery or Print Server/NDS. Frame Type Leave the default frame type as it is. Tree Name For the NDS mode only: Click the Browse button and select the NDS...
  • Page 78 Print Queue Configuration dialog box When you click the Print Queue Configuration button on the Print server menu, the following dialog box appears. Note: You can configure queue settings for a higher context than the one you specified in the NDS context box. In this case, you must have the supervisor privileges for the context in which you set the queue.
  • Page 79 Selecting a queue Click the queue and click OK to select it. Creating a queue For Bindery mode: Click the file server where you want to create a queue. Right-click it, and then select Create Queue. Enter the queue name (up to 47 characters). For NDS mode: Select the context where you want to create a queue.
  • Page 80 Remote Printer mode To use the printer in the Remote Printer mode, configure the print server using the following screen. Items Explanations Use NetWare Select this check box when using NetWare. When you use the printer only in the NetWare environment, it turns on automatically.
  • Page 81 MS Network To use the printer in the Microsoft network environment, configure the print server using the following screen. Items Explanations Use Microsoft Select this check box when using Microsoft Shared network shared Network printing. This check box is selected but dimmed printing when the print server’s information is acquired by the NetBEUI protocol.
  • Page 82 AppleTalk To use the printer in the AppleTalk environment, configure the print server using the following screen. Note: To configure AppleTalk settings using EpsonNet WinAssist, the following conditions must be maintained; The print server must be assigned a valid IP address. You have logged in to the NetWare server or the NDS context with supervisor privileges.
  • Page 83 (*) in this text box. Entity Type Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the entity type unless “epson” appears. If “epson” appears, select an entity type by clicking the Entity Setting button to match your printer.
  • Page 84 To use the printer in the IPP environment, configure the print server using the following screen. If the print server does not support the SNMP, all of the items are dimmed. Items Explanations IPP URL Displays the printer’s URL for Internet Printing. Format: http://IP address of print server:631/ printer name set below...
  • Page 85 Items Explanations Printer Name Enter the name of the printer to use for Internet Printing (up to 127 characters). Example: EPSON_IPP_Printer Location Enter the name of the printer’s physical location (up to 64 characters). SNMP You can use the SNMP menu to set the SNMP information. EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility...
  • Page 86 Items Explanations Read Only The word “public” always appears. Read/Write Enter the Read/Write community name (up to 32 characters). Enable IP Trap 1 or/and 2 Enable or Disable IP trap 1, 2, or both. Address Enter the IP address of the server to which the trap is transmitted.
  • Page 87 About Password A password is required to configure the print server. When you click OK in the setting dialog box or click the Return to Default button, the Password dialog box appears. 1. To set a password or to change the current password, click Change.
  • Page 88 EpsonNet WinAssist EasySetup. 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 3. The EPSON Installation Program starts automatically. If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM. 4. Select EpsonNet WinAssist Easy Setup, and then click 5.
  • Page 89 7. Select the target printer and then click Next. Note: If the same printer model name appears several times on the list, you can identify the printers by checking their MAC addresses, which are found on the status sheet. EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility...
  • Page 90 8. Specify whether to use the Microsoft network sharing service, and then click Next. If you select No, proceed to step 11. 9. Check the print server name. Change it if necessary. Click Next. EpsonNet WinAssist Configuration Utility...
  • Page 91 10. Specify whether to use TCP/IP, and then click Next. (If you select No, proceed to step 12.) 11. Select Automatic or Manual. If you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you select Manual, enter the IP address. Click Next.
  • Page 92 Note: The print server does not have a default IP address. Be sure to assign a valid IP address manually or by using the DHCP server. If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and enter an IP address. This is because if you select Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4 EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility About EpsonNet MacAssist EpsonNet MacAssist is a Macintosh-based configuration software for administrators that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and IPP. Note: Be sure to use EpsonNet MacAssist included on the Software CD-ROM shipped with this product.
  • Page 94 Device menu: Configuration Configures the print server you have selected. Launch Browser Starts EpsonNet WebAssist to configure the print server you have selected. EpsonNet WebAssist is a utility that runs on a browser. Refresh Updates to the latest information by searching for the available printers again.
  • Page 95 Timeout Set the length of time before a timeout occurs (between 3 and 99 seconds). The default value is 5 seconds. A communication error occurs if this time is exceeded. If you set a larger value, it takes more time to search for the network printers. Therefore, change this value only if you prefer.
  • Page 96 Search options Search options-AppleTalk To search for the print servers in other zones, set the specific zones in this option. Select the Use this method to select search zones check box to search for a print server in a specific zone. Clear the check box if the print server is in the same zone;...
  • Page 97 Search options-IP To search for the print servers in other segments, set the specific network address and subnet mask. The settings you modified on this screen do not affect the search parameters used for EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup. Select the Use the search option check box to search for a print server in another segment.
  • Page 98 Details of the Configuration Dialog Box Information The Information menu shows the various print server parameters as described below. Parameters Explanations MAC Address Unique hardware address of the print server. You can check the MAC address on a status sheet. Hardware Hardware version of the print server Version...
  • Page 99 Location Enter the location of the print server. Return to Default Resets all configuration settings of the print server to button their defaults. Search Path Protocol used to search for the print server Updates the settings. Cancel Cancels any changes. Ethernet To change the Ethernet setting, use the following screen.
  • Page 100 TCP/IP To use the printer in the TCP/IP environment, configure the print server using the following screen. Items Explanations Method for specifying Select a method for specifying an IP address. the IP address When you select Automatic, an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway are automatically assigned by the DHCP server.
  • Page 101 Set using Automatic Assigns a private IP address automatically even Private IP Addressing there is no DHCP server on your network. It is (APIPA) dimmed if this function is not supported. IP Address Enter an IP address for the print server. Be sure that the IP address is unique and does not conflict with any other device on the network.
  • Page 102 Items Explanations Acquire DNS server Select this check box if you want to acquire address automatically the DNS server address using the DHCP server. To enter the DNS server address manually, clear this check box. If the DNS is not supported, this check box is dimmed.
  • Page 103 AppleTalk To use the printer in the AppleTalk environment, configure the print server using the following screen. Items Explanations Use AppleTalk Select this box when using AppleTalk. Printer Name Enter the name of the printer (up to 32 characters). Zone Name Select or enter the network zone name (up to 32 characters).
  • Page 104 Explanations Entity Type Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the entity type unless “epson” appears. If “epson” appears, select an entity type by clicking the Entity Setting button to match your printer. Impact Dot Matrix (24 pin): EPSONLQ2...
  • Page 105 Items Explanations IPP URL Displays the printer’s URL for Internet Printing. Format: http://IP address of print server:631/ printer name set below Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer Printer Name Enter the name of the printer to use for Internet Printing (up to 127 characters). Example: EPSON_IPP_Printer Location...
  • Page 106 About Password A password is required to configure the print server. When you click OK in the setting dialog box or click Return to Default, the Password dialog box appears. 1. To set the password or to change the current password, click Change Password.
  • Page 107 Configuring the Print Server Using EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup You can also use EpsonNet MacAssist EasySetup to easily configure the print server ready for TCP/IP and AppleTalk printing within a short time. Note: Make sure the printer is turned on. The computer to use for the following steps must be in the same segment as the print server.
  • Page 108 Note: If the same printer model name appears several times on the list, you can identify the printers by checking their MAC addresses, which are found on the status sheet. 5. Change the printer name if necessary. Click Next. EpsonNet MacAssist Configuration Utility...
  • Page 109 6. Specify whether to use TCP/IP, and then click Next. (If you select No, proceed to step 8.) 7. Select a method for specifying the IP address. If you select Automatic, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you select Manual, enter the IP address.
  • Page 110 Note: The print server does not have a default IP address. Be sure to assign a valid IP address manually or by using the DHCP server. If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and enter an IP address. This is because if you select Automatic, the IP address of the print server changes every time you turn on the printer so that you need to change the printer port setting accordingly.
  • Page 111 Chapter 5 Installing the Printer Driver To print to the network printer, you need to install the printer driver on the computer. See the section in this chapter appropriate for your operating system. Windows Me/98/95 For Windows Me/98/95, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer.
  • Page 112 Internet printing (Windows Me) Installing the IPP client The IPP client must be installed on your computer. Follow the steps below to install it. 1. Insert the Windows Me CD-ROM. 2. Select the add-ons folder, and then select the IPP folder. 3.
  • Page 113 Microsoft Network Shared printing 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2. Double-click Add Printer in the Printer window. 3. Select the Network Printer radio button and then click Next. 4. Click Browse, and then select the network path from the list. If you cannot browse, enter the following in the Network path or queue name box.
  • Page 114 Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. 4. Click Browse. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and then double-click the folder named after your operating system.
  • Page 115 Using the NET USE command If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows: 1. Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon or My Network Places icon and then select Properties.
  • Page 116 Windows XP For Windows XP, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. LPR printing Note: If you are using EpsonNet Direct Print, the setup procedure is different. See “About EpsonNet Direct Print” on page 173 for details. 1.
  • Page 117 4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Click Next. 5. Enter the IP address of the print server and then click Next. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 118 6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. 7. Click Finish. 8. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 108 to install the printer driver.
  • Page 119 Internet printing 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next. 3. Click A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer, and then click Next.
  • Page 120 “Installing a printer driver” on page 108 if necessary. Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.
  • Page 121 6. Click OK in the Install From Disk dialog box. 7. Select the model name of the printer, and then click Next. Note: If the Add Printer wizard prompts you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button.
  • Page 122 Selecting the port 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click the printer icon and then select Properties. 3. Click the Ports tab and then select the port you have set using the NET USE command.
  • Page 123 Note: You must clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box because the printer is attached directly to the network, not to a computer. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 124 4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Click Next. 5. When Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard dialog box appears, click Next. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 125 6. Enter the IP address of the print server and then click Next. 7. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 126 8. Click Finish. 9. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 116 to install the printer driver. Internet printing 1. Click Start, and then select Printers and Faxes. 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next. 3.
  • Page 127 Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 116 if necessary. Microsoft Network Shared printing 1. Click Start, and then select Printers and Faxes. 2. Double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer wizard, and then click Next.
  • Page 128 “Installing a printer driver” on page 116 if necessary. Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.
  • Page 129 Using the NET USE command If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows: 1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then select Network Connections.
  • Page 130 Windows 2000 For Windows 2000, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. LPR printing Note: If you are using EpsonNet Direct Print, the setup procedure is different. See “About EpsonNet Direct Print” on page 173 for details. 1.
  • Page 131 4. Select the Create a new port radio button, and then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Click Next. 5. Enter the IP address of the print server and then click Next. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 132 6. If an error occurs, the following dialog box appears. Select the Standard radio button and then select EPSON Network Printer. Click Next. 7. Click Finish. 8. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 122 to install the printer driver.
  • Page 133 5. Enter the URL of the target printer using the format below. The URL must be the same URL you set on EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist’s IPP configuration page. http://IP address of printer:631/Printer name Example: http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer. See “Installing a printer driver”...
  • Page 134 Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. 4. Click Browse. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and then double-click the WinXP_2K or Win2000 folder.
  • Page 135 Using the NET USE command If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the printer, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows: 1. Right-click the My Network Places icon and then select Properties.
  • Page 136 Windows NT 4.0 For Windows NT 4.0, the printer driver installation procedure differs depending on the printing method you prefer. LPR printing Note: If you are using EpsonNet Direct Print, the setup procedure is different. See “About EpsonNet Direct Print” on page 173 for details. 1.
  • Page 137 8. In the Add Printer Wizard dialog box, click Next. 9. See “Installing a printer driver” on page 126 to install the printer driver. Internet printing Internet printing is possible by using the EpsonNet Internet Print utility included on the Software CD-ROM. First, install EpsonNet Internet Print.
  • Page 138 Installing a printer driver 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. 4. Click Browse. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive for Drives, and then double-click the WINNT40 folder.
  • Page 139 Using the NET USE command If you are running Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT and using NetBIOS to connect to the print server, we recommend that you use the NET USE command, as follows: 1. Check that the following services are installed. Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop and select Properties.
  • Page 140 Macintosh Follow the steps below to set a printer. Note: Make sure that the printer driver is installed on your Macintosh before following the steps below. See the manual shipped with your printer for instruction on how to install the printer driver. Mac OS 8.x to 9.x AppleTalk printing 1.
  • Page 141 1. Open the Application folder. 2. Open the Utilities folder. 3. Open Print Center, and then click Add. 4. Select EPSON TCP/IP from the drop down list. 5. Select the printer model from the list. 6. Click Add. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 142 3. Open Print Center, and then click Add. 4. Select Rendezvous from the drop-down list. 5. Click the machine and then change the printer model to Epson. 6. Select the model name, and then click Add. The Rendezvous printer appears.
  • Page 143 OS/2 This section explains how to configure and use the print server with an IBM OS/2 System, which includes OS/2 Warp 3 and 4 (OS/2 Warp Connect and OS/2 Warp Server). LPR printing 1. Double-click the OS/2 system folder, then the System Setup folder, and then double-click the TCP/IP Configuration icon.
  • Page 144 3. Enter the IP address of the print server in the Remote print server box and the name of the remote print server’s printer in the second text box. Enter a value of 1 or greater in the Maximum number of LPD ports box. 4.
  • Page 145 6. Save the settings you made in the TCP/IP Configuration dialog box, and restart your computer. Setting up your printer 1. Double-click Template from the OS/2 System folder. 2. Drag Printer to your desktop to create a printer. 3. Double-click the Printer icon. 4.
  • Page 146 6. Enter the IP address of the print server in the LPD server box. Enter the printer name set in step 2 in the LPD printer box. 7. Close the Printer icon to exit printer configuration. NetBEUI printing 1. Be sure that IBM OS/2 NetBIOS is installed on your computer. 2.
  • Page 147 Chapter 6 Settings for NetWare Server Introduction to NetWare Settings This chapter explains how to configure the print server for NetWare. First, you need to set up the printer in a NetWare environment, and then configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist.
  • Page 148 About modes You can choose either the Print Server, Remote Printer, or Standby mode. We recommend that you use the Print Server mode unless the number of users exceeds the limit. Features of these modes are described below. Print Server mode (NDS/Bindery Print Server): High-speed printing with direct printing Uses the NetWare user account Can connect up to 8 file servers simultaneously...
  • Page 149 Instructions for Using NetWare Printing a text file When you print a text file using the NPRINT command of NetWare or DOS, redirection, misconversion or a gap in characters may occur depending on the client environment. IPX routing protocol “NLSP” It is possible to set the IPX routing protocol “NLSP”...
  • Page 150 Time required to recognize the print server It takes up to two minutes for the NetWare server to recognize the print server, after the printer is turned on. During this start-up time, the status sheet does not show the correct information.
  • Page 151 2. From any NetWare client, log in to the target NetWare server with supervisor privileges. You must log in with the bindery connection. 3. Configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist. See “NetWare” on page 63 for details. If NetWare objects are already created, you can also use EpsonNet WebAssist.
  • Page 152 Using Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 3.x) For NetWare 3.x users, follow the steps below to make the printer environment with PCONSOLE. Creating print queues in a file server 1. From any NetWare client, log in to the network with supervisor privileges. 2.
  • Page 153 Creating a print server 1. From the Available Options screen, select Print Server Information and press Enter. 2. Press the Insert key on your keyboard and type the print server name. Press Enter. It is a good idea to write down the print server name for later use.
  • Page 154 5. From the Configured Printers list, select Not Installed (port number = 0) and press Enter. 6. From the Printer configuration screen, type the printer name. Highlight Type and press Enter. Select Remote Parallel, LPT1 for Remote Printer mode. Note: Be sure to select Remote Parallel, LPT1 for Remote Printer mode.
  • Page 155 8. Press Esc. 9. Select Queues Serviced by Printer from the Print Server Configuration menu and press Enter. 10. Select the printer that you want to use from the Defined Printers list and press Enter. 11. Press the Insert key and assign a queue to the print server port from the Available Queues list.
  • Page 156 Using Bindery Remote Printer Mode (NetWare 4.x) Follow the steps below to make the printer environment on NetWare 4.x and IntranetWare with Bindery emulation. Note: Assign Trusteeships for users if necessary. Be sure to use PCONSOLE to set the print queue and print server instead of using NWAdmin.
  • Page 157 4. From the Available Options screen, select Print Servers and press Enter. Press Insert and type the print server name. Press Enter. 5. Press Esc to exit PCONSOLE, and log out from the server. 6. Log in to the server as an ADMIN. Be sure to log in with NDS connection.
  • Page 158 17. In the Print Server dialog box, select the assigned printer from the printer object list, and click the Printer Number button to set the printer number from 0 to 15, then click OK. 18. To confirm the objects you have assigned, double-click the Print Server object icon.
  • Page 159 3. Create a printer: Click the directory context icon, and select Create from the Object menu, then Printer. Type the Printer name and click Create. 4. Create a print server: Click the directory context icon, and select Create from the Object menu, then Print Server.
  • Page 160 Note: Since your clients need the print queue name you set here when they use the printer, announce the print queue name to your clients. 6. Double-click the Printer Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen. Settings for NetWare Server...
  • Page 161 7. In the Printer dialog box appears, click Assignments and then click Add. 8. From the print queue list, select the queue you created in step 5 and click OK. 9. Click Configuration, and select Other/Unknown for the Printer type list box and click OK. Settings for NetWare Server...
  • Page 162 10. Double-click the Print Server Object icon in the NetWare Administrator screen. 11. In the Print Server dialog box that appears, click Assignments and then click Add. Settings for NetWare Server...
  • Page 163 12. From the printer object list, select the printer object you want to assign and click OK. 13. Go back to the screen in step 11, and click the Printer Number button to set the printer number from 0 to 254. 14.
  • Page 164 Using the NDPS Gateway This section contains instructions on printing using Novell ® ® ® Distributed Print Services (NDPS ) with Novell ® NetWare 5.x/6.0. Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) is the new generation print services of NetWare. Note: Banners cannot be printed with NDPS. The Status Monitor 3 utility cannot be used with NDPS.
  • Page 165 Outline of settings The followings are basic steps to use the print server with the NDPS printing system. Detailed procedures are described in the subsequent sections. 1. Select the Connection Type and make the printer environment on the Server and Clients. 2.
  • Page 166 3. Install the appropriate Client Software on client workstations. Make sure they install NDPS. 4. Install printer drivers on client workstations. See the printer manual for the installation. Note: Do not install the printer drivers via the NetWare server. Do not add printers and do not install printer drivers using Novell Print Manager (NWPMW32.EXE).
  • Page 167 Creating a Printer Agent After creating an NDPS Manager, you can create Printer Agents, either public access printers or controlled access printers. The way to create a Printer Agent differs depending on the printer type you choose. The following are the features of public access printers and controlled access printers.
  • Page 168 4. Select None for the Printer Type, and Novell Port Handler for the Port Handler Type, then click OK. 5. Select the Connection type, and configure it as follows. For Remote (rprinter on IPX) connection Print a status sheet of the print server and configure the corresponding items.
  • Page 169 Note: If you have selected Remote (rprinter on IPX), configure the print server using EpsonNet WinAssist, as described in the next section, and then print a status sheet. Go to the next section if you select Remote (rpinter on IPX). Go to “Setting the printer on client workstations”...
  • Page 170 Setting the printer on client workstations After configuring the print server, set up the printer on client workstations. Installing printers automatically 1. Run the Novell Printer Manager from Windows. If you are running Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT, run: \PUBLIC\WIN32\NWPMW32.EXE 2. In the Novell Printer Manager dialog, select New from the Printer menu.
  • Page 171 For Public Access Printers: The Printer Agent you have created in “NDPS Public Access Printers” under Entire Network. For Controlled Access Printers: The Printer Agent you have created in the NDS tree. See the Novell online documentation for details. Instructions for Using a Dial-Up Network This section explains about using a dial-up network.
  • Page 172 When there is a primary server at the dial-up destination For local networks with file servers: Primary file server Dial-up File (primary print server) router server Dial-up router Printer Local network Remote network When the power is turned on A dial-up is generated because access is made to a local file server first and then to a primary server.
  • Page 173 When the primary server is down during operation A dial-up is generated because a connection to the primary server is attempted periodically. Since this is attributable to the automatic re-connection function, turn off the printer once. When the file server on the local network is down When there is no file server on the local network, NetWare cannot be used on the local network.
  • Page 174 When there is a primary server in the local network Even if a primary server is installed on the local network, an unnecessary dial-up may be generated depending on the configuration. The following problems are common to both Print Server mode and Remote Printer mode.
  • Page 175 Chapter 7 Settings for UNIX Introduction to UNIX Settings This chapter explains how to set up the printer for different UNIX systems using the lpr command. Your printer supports many standard UNIX commands and can be configured from a host computer without using a special setup utility.
  • Page 176 Many different remote printer names may be set up, all directed to the same Ethernet remote host, and each is given a different local printer name to be redirected. Different types of print jobs may be sent to different printer names, which will then all print out on the same printer, through the same Ethernet interface, but using different filters.
  • Page 177 Setting up for SunSoft Solaris 2.4 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Add the IP address and printer host name to the \etc\hosts file.
  • Page 178 Setting up for SunOS 4.1.4 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Add the IP address and printer host name to the \etc\hosts file.
  • Page 179 Setting up for IBM AIX 3.2.5 or later and 4.1.3 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1.
  • Page 180 Setting up for HP-UX 9.05 or later In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1. Add the IP address and host name to the /etc/hosts file. For example: 22.33.44.55 HOSTNAME 2.
  • Page 181 Setting up for SCO UNIX 4.2 or later (Open Server) In the following steps, substitute the name that your printer will be known by for HOSTNAME, and the name by which you want your printer to be known for Rprinter. 1.
  • Page 182 7. Specify that the RLP extended function (valid when the print server is SCO-UNIX) will not be used. For example: If HOSTNAME currently runs SCO OpenServer Release 5 or above, it can support the extended remote line printer protocol. Do you want to turn on the "extended RLP protocol"...
  • Page 183 Using the ftp Command ftp commands are common to all UNIX systems. ftp programs use interfaces that are common for all unix systems. The following is an example of printing using the ftp command (the entry operations are underlined). ftp> open 22.33.44.55 Connected to 22.33.44.55 220 PR-Ifx(22.33.44.55) ftp server ready.
  • Page 184 Settings for UNIX...
  • Page 185 Chapter 8 EpsonNet Direct Print About EpsonNet Direct Print EpsonNet Direct Print is a utility program that supports TCP/IP (LPR) printing for Windows Me/98/95/XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0. By using EpsonNet Direct Print, you can search both a printer located in the same segment and one located beyond a router. You can select from LPR standard printing, LPR extension printing, or High-speed printing.
  • Page 186 (the installation program will lead you through uninstalling the older version of EpsonNet Direct Print). 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically. If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 187 The valid IP address must be set; otherwise the printer does not appear under the Epson_lpr group icon. The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility shipped with the interface card models C82362 /C82363 /C82364 with software version 1.x and EPL-N2700/N4000 printers enables EPSON TCP/IP printers.
  • Page 188 Adding a printer located in the same segment Follow the steps below to add a printer located in the same segment. 1. Windows Me: Double-click the My Network Places icon. Windows 98/95/NT 4.0: Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon. Windows XP: Click Start and then My Network Places. Under Network Tasks, click View workgroup computers.
  • Page 189 3. Select the Local Segment check box and click OK. 4. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon to display available printers in the same segment as your computer on the screen. 5. Double-click the target printer. EpsonNet Direct Print...
  • Page 190 6. Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the Add Printer wizard. If you are required to install the printer driver, see “Installing the printer driver” on page 182. Adding a printer beyond a router Follow the steps below to add a printer beyond a router. 1.
  • Page 191 3. Select the Specific Network Segment check box and enter the IP address and subnet mask of the printer you want to find. Click OK. 4. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon to view the available printers. 5. Double-click the target printer. EpsonNet Direct Print...
  • Page 192 6. Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the Add Printer wizard. If you are required to install the printer driver, see “Installing the printer driver” on page 182. Adding a printer from the Printers folder Follow the steps below to add a printer from the Printers folder. 1.
  • Page 193 4. Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0: Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. Double-click Add Printer in the Printers folder to start the Add Printer Wizard. Windows XP: Click Start and then Printers and Faxes. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard.
  • Page 194 Install the printer driver which comes with your printer. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM shipped with the printer. 2. Close the EPSON Installation Program screen if it appears. 3. Click the Have Disk button. The Install From Disk dialog box appears.
  • Page 195 7. Select the model name of the printer, and click Next. Note: If the Add Printer wizard asks you to select either Keep existing driver or Replace existing driver, be sure to select the Replace existing driver radio button. 8. Click Finish and follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.
  • Page 196 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. 2. Right-click the target printer and click Properties. 3. Windows Me/98/95: Click the Details tab and then Port Settings. The EPSON LPR Port dialog box appears. Note: If the message “There is nothing to configure for this port” appears when you click Port Settings, click OK.
  • Page 197 4. Make the appropriate settings for the desired port. LPR standard printing: Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Standard Printing radio button. Print data is spooled by the computer before sending the print job to the target network printer. LPR enhanced printing: Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Enhanced Printing radio button.
  • Page 198 Double-click the Entire Network icon, click entire contents, and then double-click the EpsonPeripheralNetwork icon. 2. Double-click the Epson_lpr icon. 3. Right-click the icon for the target printer and click Properties. The EPSON LPR Port dialog box appears. EpsonNet Direct Print...
  • Page 199 4. Make the appropriate settings for the desired port. LPR standard printing: Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Standard Printing radio button. Print data is spooled by the computer before sending the print job to the target network printer. LPR enhanced printing: Select the LPR Printing check box and then the Enhanced Printing radio button.
  • Page 200 EpsonNet Direct Print...
  • Page 201 This file contains the latest information on the EpsonNet Internet Print. Note: EPSON Status Monitor is a utility program that monitors your printer and gives you information about its current status. Because this utility does not support IPP, printers connected to the Internet cannot be monitored with EPSON Status Monitor.
  • Page 202 Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 Server and Workstation An Intel x86 series or compatible processor Supported products Epson print servers that support IPP (EpsonNet Internet Print comes with Epson network interface products that support IPP) Installing EpsonNet Internet Print Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet Internet Print.
  • Page 203 Setting Up Your Printer Using EpsonNet Internet Print EpsonNet Internet Print supports printing across the Internet using Internet Printing Protocol. Follow the steps below to set up the printer. Note: Before following the steps below, you must make the appropriate IPP settings in EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist.
  • Page 204 4. The following screen appears. The address you set here becomes the port for Internet printing. Make the settings described below. Enter Printer URI: Enter the target printer’s URI up to 49 characters. The URI you set here must be same as the IPP URL you have set for the IPP setting screen in EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist.
  • Page 205 Port Number: Enter the port number of the proxy server (from 0 to 65535). Get Printer Attributes: When you select this box and click OK, EpsonNet Internet Print communicates with the printer and acquires information, so it may take a few minutes before a message appears.
  • Page 206 If the printer power is off or there is a problem on the network, the Get status every 20 sec check box is automatically cleared. If this happens, make sure that the printer power is on and the printer is correctly connected on the network, and then select the Get status every 20 sec check box again.
  • Page 207 9. Select the port added by EpsonNet Internet Print in the previous section. Click Next. 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. 11. If a dialog box instructing you to install EPSON Status Monitor 2 or EPSON Status Monitor 3 appears, click Cancel and terminate the installation.
  • Page 208 4. Double-click the Add Printer icon and click Next. 5. Click the My Computer radio button and click Next. 6. Click the Add Port button, and select EPSON IPP Port from the list. Then click the New Port button. EpsonNet Internet Print...
  • Page 209 7. The following screen appears. The address you set here becomes the port for Internet printing. Make the settings described below. Enter Printer URI: Enter the target printer’s URI (up to 127 characters). The URI you set here must be the same as the IPP URL you set for the IPP configuration in EpsonNet WinAssist/WebAssist.
  • Page 210 Port Number: Enter the port number of the proxy server (from 0 to 65535). Get Printer Attributes: When you select this box and click OK, EpsonNet Internet Print communicates with the printer and acquires information, so it may take a few minutes before a message appears.
  • Page 211 9. Select the printer driver, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer driver. Note: When you are using EPSON Status Monitor 3 and printing from EpsonNet Internet Print, the message "A communication error has occurred." appears. To clear this message, right-click the printer icon, select Document Defaults, and select the Utility tab.
  • Page 212 EpsonNet Internet Print...
  • Page 213 Chapter 10 EpsonNet WebAssist About EpsonNet WebAssist EpsonNet WebAssist is a web-based software designed to configure the printer for use on a network. By typing the IP address of the print server for the URL in your browser, you can start EpsonNet WebAssist that allows you to configure the print server for TCP/IP, NetWare, MS Network, AppleTalk, IPP, and SNMP.
  • Page 214 About Web browser setting When running EpsonNet WebAssist, be sure not to use a proxy server to access the Internet. If the Access the Internet using a proxy server check box is selected, you cannot use EpsonNet WebAssist. Use the following steps to clear the Access the Internet using a proxy server check box.
  • Page 215 Follow the steps below to change the IP address using EpsonNet WebAssist. 1. Turn on your printer. 2. Run EpsonNet WebAssist using one of the following ways. Run EpsonNet WinAssist or EpsonNet MacAssist. Select the printer you want to configure from the list and then click Launch Browser.
  • Page 216 Note: If you want to configure a protocol other than TCP/IP, see “Configuration - Network Screens” on page 211. 4. Select the method for acquiring the IP address. When you select Auto, DHCP becomes available and assigns an IP address automatically. If you want to set the IP address manually, select Manual.
  • Page 217 If Set Using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is enabled, a private IP address is automatically assigned to the print server even when there are no DHCP servers on your system or your network. If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and then enter an IP address.
  • Page 218 9. Select Enable for Acquire Host Name and Domain Name Automatically if you want to acquire the host name and the domain name using the DHCP server. If you want to specify manually, enter the host name and the domain name in the text boxes. 10.
  • Page 219 15. If the message “Configuration change is complete!” appears on your screen, the update is complete. Do not exit the Web browser and do not send a job to the printer until this message appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset the printer. Note: Since the new IP address becomes available after the printer is reset, you need to restart EpsonNet WebAssist by entering the new IP...
  • Page 220 Links to a Web site previously defined by the administrator. Help Links to Help. About WebAssist Links to the copyright and version information for EpsonNet WebAssist. EPSON logo Links to the Epson Web site (http://www.epson.com). Menu Information General Displays the print server information. NetWare Displays information about NetWare.
  • Page 221 Configure the desired settings for IPP. SNMP Configure the desired settings for SNMP. Time Configure the desired settings for time. Configuration - Optional Administrator Type the name of the administrator and a link to a favorite Web site. Reset Resets the printer and returns to the default settings.
  • Page 222 Printer Status The background color of the text box indicates the printer's status. Green indicates that the printer is idle or printing. Yellow indicates that either the paper or toner is low. Red indicates that either the paper or toner is completely out, the printer is offline, there is a paper jam, the cover is open, or an error has occurred.
  • Page 223 Configuration - Network Screens Ethernet Items Explanations Speed/Duplex Setting Select an appropriate Ethernet speed and duplex setting. Normally, Auto can be selected. If you select a setting other than Auto, make sure the setting corresponds to the type of hub you are using.
  • Page 224 Print Server Mode/NDS/Bindery Items Explanations Print Server Name Enter the print server’s name (up to 47 characters). Polling Interval Enter the polling interval in seconds. NetWare Password Enter the password (up to 20 characters) you use when you log in to the print server. NDS Tree Name For the NDS Print Server mode only: Enter the NDS tree name (up to 31 characters).
  • Page 225 TCP/IP IP Address Settings Items Explanations Method for Acquiring the Select a method for acquiring IP addresses. If IP Address Auto is selected, DHCP becomes available. To use the DHCP server, make sure it is installed on your computer and correctly configured. See your operating system’s online help for detailed instructions.
  • Page 226 Host Name and Domain Name Settings Items Explanations Acquire Host Name and Select either Enable or Disable to acquire the Domain Name host name and domain name from the DHCP Automatically server. Host Name Enter the host name supported by Dynamic DNS (between 2 and 63 characters).
  • Page 227 Entity Type Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the entity type unless “epson” appears. If “epson” appears, enter an entity type to match your printer. Impact Dot Matrix (24 pin): EPSONLQ2 Network Number Set Select Auto or Manual. Usually Auto is recommended.
  • Page 228 You must make the following settings before setting up the printer for Internet Printing on Windows Me/XP/Server 2003/2000 or using EpsonNet Internet Print on Windows 98/95/NT 4.0. See “About EpsonNet Internet Print” on page 189 for more information. Items Explanations IPP URL Displays the printer’s URL for Internet Printing.
  • Page 229 SNMP Community Items Explanations Read Only The word “public” always appears. Read/Write Enter the Read/Write community name (up to 32 characters). IP Trap Items Explanations Trap Enable or Disable the trap. Address Enter the IP address of the server to which the trap is transmitted.
  • Page 230 Time Items Explanations Time Displays the time. Click the Get Time button to reload the display. When Time Server is Enable, time is acquired from the time server. Manual Settings If the print server has RTC (Real Time Clock), you can set the time manually.
  • Page 231 Optional Screens Administrator You can link to the Web site specified on this screen when you click Favorite (the name is changeable) in Index. Items Explanations Administrator Name Enter the name of the administrator (up to 255 characters). Location Enter the location of the print server (up to 255 characters).
  • Page 232 Password The password set here protects the settings. You will be asked for the password when you update or change the settings on each setting screen. Passwords are case sensitive. No password is set by default. Items Explanations Old Password Input the old password.
  • Page 233 Chapter 11 EpsonNet WebManager About EpsonNet WebManager EpsonNet WebManager is an application designed to manage network devices. It allows network administrators to easily control network devices such as network printers, interface cards, and network adapters attached to a printer. EpsonNet WebManager offers the following features: It supports Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX platforms to give network administrators flexibility in managing network...
  • Page 234 System Requirements Note: Before using EpsonNet WebManager, the computer and other devices must be properly connected to the network. Since EpsonNet WebManager runs on a web browser, you must install TCP/IP and a web browser first. See the README file for supported browsers.
  • Page 235 EpsonNet WebManager Functions EpsonNet WebManager provides you with the following functions: Device list function Searches for devices on the network and displays a device list with current status. Device details function You can make or change the printer settings through EpsonNet WebManager.
  • Page 236 EpsonNet WebManager Operating Structure EpsonNet WebManager must be installed in the computer that functions as the network server. You can select the either of the two methods described below to use EpsonNet WebManager. EpsonNet WebManager and a Web browser running on the same PC No special server is required.
  • Page 237 EpsonNet WebManager and a Web browser running on different PCs Install EpsonNet WebManager in the server, and install a Web browser in the client computers. Run the Web browser on a client computer to access EpsonNet WebManager on the server. Multi-platform network administration is possible from Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX platforms through the browser.
  • Page 238 Installing EpsonNet WebManager Follow the steps below to install EpsonNet WebManager. 1. Insert the Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. The EPSON Installation Program screen opens automatically. If the Installer dialog box does not appear, double-click SETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 239 Starting EpsonNet WebManager Be sure that TCP/IP is installed, and the IP address or host name is set for the computer. (Register the host name in the hosts file in the Windows directory.) From the server To start EpsonNet WebManager, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs (Windows XP/Server 2003), then EpsonNet WebManager, then select EpsonNet WebManager.
  • Page 240 Click the question mark button on the current screen so that a help screen appears describing the functions on that page. Click Start, point to Programs or All Programs (Windows XP/Server 2003), and then select EpsonNet WebManager. Click Online Guide. EpsonNet WebManager...
  • Page 241 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting General Problems Cannot configure the print server or cannot print from the network. Cause What to do The printer settings or First, check to see if you can print a status network settings may be sheet, as described in “Status sheet wrong.
  • Page 242 Cannot communicate with the print server. (The print server does not appear in the printer list of EpsonNet Win/MacAssist.) Cause What to do The Ethernet setting of the Check the setting of the HUB or the print server is not switch.
  • Page 243 The message “Could not complete communicating configuration data” appears when you send settings to the print server. Cause What to do This may happen when using Run Command Prompt from the a dial-up router. computer on which EpsonNet WinAssist/MacAssist is installed, and then enter the following command: Format: >ROUTE_ADD_the IP address of the print server_ the IP address of the...
  • Page 244 Unable to set the IP address using the arp/ping commands. Cause What to do The print server is not Connect the print server to the network, connected to the network. and check the network environment. The printer is located beyond The printer and the computer must be in the router.
  • Page 245 Cause What to do When you print with Open the printer’s properties and then NetBEUI or IPP, EPSON click the Optional Settings tab. Select Status Monitor cannot be the Update the Printer Option used.
  • Page 246 Cause What to do When you print with Open the printer’s properties and then NetBEUI or IPP, EPSON click the Optional Settings tab. Select Status Monitor cannot be the Update the Printer Option used.
  • Page 247 Cause What to do CREATOR OWNER has been Add CREATOR OWNER by clicking the deleted from the Printer Add button in the Printer Permissions Permissions list, or dialog box, or set CREATOR OWNER to CREATOR OWNER is set to Manage Documents (default setting). Print or No Access.
  • Page 248 NetWare environment Nothing prints even though clients have sent data to the printer. Cause What to do Clients may not be registered, Make sure clients are registered as users or the print server may not be of the print queue and the print server. logged in to the NetWare Also, make sure the print server is logged server.
  • Page 249 Cause What to do The printer is turned off. Turn on the printer. The printer is not in the same To search for print servers in other segment as the computer segments, use Search Options of where you installed EpsonNet WinAssist. EpsonNet WinAssist.
  • Page 250 Setting the Interface Mode The print server automatically selects an interface mode by default. If you want to change the interface mode of the print server, use EpsonNet Win/Mac/WebAssist or the jumpters on the print server. Using EpsonNet Win/Mac/WebAssist See the following pages to change the interface mode of the print server using EpsonNet Win/Mac/WebAssist: To use EpsonNet WinAssist, see “Ethernet”...
  • Page 251 Do not change any jumpers other than those listed in following table. Mode Open Open Open Open Auto-negotiation (10Half, 10Full, 100Half, 100Full) Factory default settings Close Close Open Open 100 Base-TX Full Duplex Close Close Open Close 100 Base-TX Half Duplex Close Open Close...
  • Page 252 For example, if you want to set to 10Base and Full Duplex, pull out the jumper of JP4 and JP6, and put it over the two pins. The following illustration indicates that JP4 and JP6 are closed and JP5 and JP7 are opened. JP5 (opened) JP4 (closed) JP7 (opened)
  • Page 253 Appendix A Tips for Administrator Selecting a Printing Method If necessary, use this section to help you select a printing method. Printing from Windows Check if there is a Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT print server on your network, and then use the suggestions below. Note: Only the recommended printing methods are introduced here.
  • Page 254 No computer as a print server is required. No special utility for Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT is required. You can see the printer status using EPSON Status Monitor 2 or 3. For Windows XP/Server 2003/2000/NT, you can create a print log using the event viewer.
  • Page 255 No proxy server (computer) is required. You can print to the printer over the Internet. Disadvantages EPSON Status Monitor 2 or 3 cannot be used. TCP/IP and DNS settings are required. For Windows Me/98/95, EpsonNet Internet Print must be installed on all computers used for printing.
  • Page 256 Setting an IP Address Using the arp/ping Command If you are using UNIX or OS/2, you need to use the arp and ping command to set the IP address of the print server. You can also use these commands with Windows Me/98/95/XP/Server 2003/2000/NT 4.0, if you have correctly installed TCP/IP networking on these systems.
  • Page 257 Checking the LAN First, you need to check that the computer can reach to other computer in the same segment, as follows: 1. Set the default gateway to the host on which you are setting up the print server. If there is a server or a router which acts as a gateway, enter the address of the server or the router.
  • Page 258 Setting and checking the new IP address To set the new IP address of the print server which you have obtained from your network administrator, use the ping command and arp command with the -s flag (create an ARP entry). Note: In the following procedure, we assume that the MAC address of your print server is 00:00:48:93:00:00 (hexadecimal), and that the IP address...
  • Page 259 Instructions on Using a Dial-Up Router This section describes instructions on using a dial-up router. If DHCP is used to assign an IP address of the printer and the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, you need to change the printer port setting every time you turn on the printer.
  • Page 260 Function of Universal Plug and Play When you connect your printer to the network, the printer is automatically assigned with an IP address, and the printer's icon appears in the My Network Places folder. By double-clicking the printer's icon, you can access EpsonNet WebAssist for basic information about the printer, such as manufacturer, model name, location, and administrator’s name.
  • Page 261 Uninstalling Software Follow the steps below to uninstall the network software. Windows Me/98/95/2000/NT 4.0 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then select Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Select the utility you want to uninstall, and then click the Add/Remove button (Windows Me/98/95/NT 4.0) or the Change/Remove button (Windows 2000).
  • Page 262 3. In the License dialog box, read the License Agreement, and then click the Accept button. 4. Select Uninstall from the pull down menu. 5. Click the Uninstall button. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete uninstallation. Note: You can also uninstall EpsonNet MacAssist by dragging the MacAssistxxx folder (Mac OS 8.x to 9.x) or the EpsonNet MacAssist OSX x.xx folder (Mac OS X) to the Trash.
  • Page 263 Appendix B Specifications Print Server Specification Network Interface: RJ-45 connector Button: Status sheet button Jumper: Four jumpers Status Lights: Status light, Data light Regulatory Approvals Rated voltage: DC 5 V±5% Rated current: 1.1 A Current consumption: Less than 1.0 A EMC: FCC part 15 subpart B Class B CSA C108.8 Class B...
  • Page 264 Reliability MTBF: 10,000 hours (power on, 100% duty) MTTR: Environmental Operating Temperature: 10 to 35° C (50 to 95° F) Storage Temperature: -20 to 50° C (-4 to 122° F) Operating Humidity: 15 to 85% RH Storage Humidity: 5 to 95% RH Operating Vibration: 0.15 G (5 to 55 Hz) Storage Vibration:...
  • Page 265 Index AppleTalk, 70, 91, 215 Initializing the print server, 237 arp, 244, 246 Installation Automatic Private IP Addressing EpsonNet Direct Print, 174 (APIPA), 40, 45, 60, 89, 205, 213 EpsonNet Internet Print, 190 EpsonNet MacAssist, 36 EpsonNet WebManager, 226 EpsonNet WinAssist, 35 Bindery emulation, 137, 138 Internet printing, 191, 196 Internet Printing Protocol, 189...
  • Page 266 UNIX, configure for different OS, 164 Using the printer with Operating environment, 5 Macintosh, 128 NetWare, 135 OS/2, 131 UNIX, 163 Password for Windows 2000, 118 EpsonNet MacAssist, 94 Windows Me/98/95, 99 EpsonNet WebAssist, 220 Windows NT 4.0, 124 EpsonNet WinAssist, 75 Windows Server 2003, 110 PCONSOLE, 140, 152 Windows XP, 104...